Should I buy One?

Schmullis · 02-23-2017, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin82

Well I figured I would come on here to check out some things about a vehicle I'm hoping to pick up. Ive been looking at a newer vehicle to take on the job of my new daily driver. Mostly Ive had domestic cars and a Subaru WRX, so this would be my first BMW.

What I'm looking at is a 2011 X3 with all the Msport package. Its only got 65k KM so the mileage seems nice and low, and its pretty fully loaded. Its the 3.5I X-drive, and ive taken it for a couple test drives and loved it so far. The price is also very good with the mileage it has.

So curious if I should be looking at something else instead or if these are solid vehicles that should last me past 200k. And also curious if there is anything I should know as far as problems to look out for on this thing.

change the oil every 5K miles, replace oil pan drain plug with a magnetic one from Dimple and you'll avoid sludge and should get to 200K.

Merlin82 · 02-24-2017, 07:19 AM

Sounds like a good plan to me. The nice thing is that the list of things I want to do on this thing is pretty small. May try the golf tee mod, wheel stud conversion, and new HID bulbs. Past that it will likely just be maintenance stuff, and maybe the billet oil filter cap. I pick it up later today, but will only have it for a week before it goes in to get fully detailed and coated by a friend, along with clear filmed. But the dealer is almost done cleaning it up and doing their detailing on it.

Tjalle · 02-24-2017, 08:02 AM

After doughter borrowed vehicle for 10 days - her Volvo V60 in for exchange of turbo- I had to do "full detailing" -in and out. Obviously she and her 3 kids lives in a pigs nest.

Unfortunately I am not allowed to - once again - show pictures of my vehicle, but it is as new - see earlier pictures

Carbon Black, M, 20", H&R, M Performance Klappenshalldämpfer.

CalCarNut · 02-24-2017, 04:08 PM

I bought a 2012 X3 28i..non turbo 6 in December. CPO w/ 57K miles. Almost 60k now. it's been solid so far. Took it in for an oil change...was given a 2017 X3..wife likes her truck better than the new X3 35i..

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